CBO’s Budget Analysis Division is seeking to fill the senior executive position of Deputy Assistant Director. The Budget Analysis Division is the agency’s largest division, with about 80 people. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Budget Analysis, the new Deputy Assistant Director will share responsibility with one other Deputy and the Assistant Director for overseeing all aspects of the work of the nine units that the division comprises; each unit is headed by a Unit Chief, who supervises several analysts who cover particular programs in the federal budget or handle other responsibilities. The Budget Analysis Division prepares multiyear spending projections and reports that present and explain them; cost estimates for legislation (as required by the Congressional Budget Act or needed by Congressional committees as they formulate legislation) and for policy options provided to the Congress; an annual analysis of the spending proposals in the President’s budget; and analyses of mandates in proposed legislation that would affect state, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. The division’s products are critical direct inputs to decisionmaking by the Congress. The Deputy Assistant Director is responsible for helping to oversee, organize, and carefully review the division’s work to ensure high-quality analysis and effective communication of the results. The Deputy works closely with other managers throughout CBO to coordinate work on analyses that involve staff in various parts of the agency. He or she also works closely with Congressional committees and House and Senate leadership staff to prioritize the division’s work so that estimates and other products are available when needed for Congressional deliberations. Qualifications This position requires a person with in-depth knowledge of the Congressional budget process and the concepts, structure, and detail of the federal budget as a whole, as well as superior analytical skills, outstanding leadership qualities, and the ability to manage and motivate a diverse staff in a fluid and high-pressure environment. Strong quantitative skills and keen attention to detail are also essential; strong communication skills are also necessary, especially the ability to articulate the results and basis of CBO’s analysis clearly and concisely—orally and in writing, both internally and for CBO’s Congressional clients. This position requires an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ equivalent analytical experience in public policy, public administration, or a similar area. Work experience at CBO is desirable. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive with Senior Executive Staff positions in the executive branch and will be commensurate with education, experience, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an app ealing work environment.  How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three references online by March 17, 2015 to ensure consideration . A short writing sample may be requested at a later date. This position is not a covered position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).   Contact Nancy Fahey, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Tax Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an assistant analyst position not to exceed three years. The division is responsible for producing budget estimates and policy analyses involving tax and revenue issues—including developing CBO's official 10-year "baseline" budget estimates, responding to Congressional requests, tracking revenue bills through the legislative process, estimating the revenue effects of some legislation, preparing CBO testimony on tax-related matters, conducting long-term policy research on tax issues, and writing CBO reports on tax topics.   Assistant analysts are involved in estimating federal revenues, analyzing tax policy issues, and providing support to other members of the Tax Analysis Division. The analyst in this position will have direct responsibility for the development of baseline budget estimates for certain revenue sources, for tracking revenue bills through the legislative process, for estimating the revenue effects of selected proposals, and for the maintenance of databases on revenues from all sources. The work will include extensive personal contact with others in the legislative and executive branches. The position requires a facility for quantitative work, including economic modeling and budget tracking.  Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in economics or a related field and a strong economic and quantitative background. In addition, the position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and an interest in the Congressional budget process.  The position also requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members and take the initiative to gather suitable data to address policy options. Note: This is an entry-level position for people with an undergraduate degree and is not for those who have a graduate degree or will obtain one within the next year. Salary and Benefits The salary range is $39,000 to $44,000, and the salary will be commensurate with related experience. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, brief writing sample, unofficial copy of transcripts, and contact information for three references online. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans. To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form to veoa@cbo.gov or fax to 202-225-7539 within two weeks of applying. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov . Contact Nancy Fahey or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov